Joseph Dobzynski, Jr. was born in Florida, but quickly relocated to Northern Illinois. He escaped from his hometown as a young man and set out into the world, only to find the most important lessons were learned at home. He graduated from University of Wisconsin at Whitewater with two degrees that make money, and a minor in philosophy which creates ideas. He has been writing for the past twelve years, spurred on by encouraging teachers, exasperated professors, and flippant critics, but was finally motivated to finish his first novel, "The Life of Patrick," in August 2009. Joseph currently lives and works in Camarillo, CA, but creates new possibilities in his mind and heart. He is a happily married spouse and a proud father of their child.